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speleology

or spe·lae·ol·o·gy

[ spee-lee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the exploration and study of caves.


speleology

/ ˌspiːlɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌspiːlɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the scientific study of caves, esp in respect of their geological formation, flora and fauna, etc
  2. the sport or pastime of exploring caves
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


speleology

/ spē′lē-ŏlə-jē /

  1. The exploration and scientific study of the geological and ecological features of caves.


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Derived Forms

  • speleological, adjective
  • ˌspeleˈologist, noun
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Other Words From

  • spe·le·o·log·i·cal [spee-lee-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
  • spele·olo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of speleology1

1890–95; < Latin spēlae ( um ) ( spelaean ) + -o- + -logy
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Word History and Origins

Origin of speleology1

C19: from Latin spēlaeum cave

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